Class: Hexi English Paper Pieced Quilting (2nd date)

Sunday, May 3rd (12pm-3pm). Reservation required. 

English Paper Piecing has a long history and can be used in numerous ways and is especially fantastic for using the tiniest of scraps in your fabric stash. Join instructor Holly Hoffman in learning all of the basics around this hand-quilting technique and try your hand at pieced hexagons (a.k.a. hexies) with her step-by-step guidance. She will show you how to use special glue with the paper templates, stitching the hexies together and how to apply them to a tote bag if you wish. This three-hour class will provide complete instruction so you will complete a small cluster of hexies in class and have the skills to take home and perfect your technique for many years to come. 

Skills you will learn:

• The history and basics of english paper piecing
• Paper piecing templates and how to use them
• Trimming and gluing fabric to templates
• Hand stitching hexies together
• Affixing finished hexies to tote bag(if desired)
• Tips on quilting finished projects
  
• Ideas for other projects to adorn with hexi quilt clusters

Materials:

The class includes three hours of instruction and a printed information and pattern packet. We will have fabric scraps available, but feel free to bring your own to supplement or incorporate your favorite prints. Attendees need to be prepared and bring the following:

• Fabric scraps approx. 3"x 3" and larger
• 1" Hexagon Paper Templates
• Sewline Glue Pen
• Fabric scissors
• Hand piecing needles and thread
• Plain tote bag to affix quilting to (if desired)

These supplies can be purchased in-store before class using a 15% off Class Discount.

Please Note:

• Please include your email address and phone number when you check out so that we can contact you if needed.
• This class takes place in person at our store: 18 South Street, Gorham, Maine
• Please be sure to review our Class Policies.